Arrival Guidance
The Round-Up grounds do not provide on-site parking; the organizer points visitors to town parking and shuttle services.
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Pendleton Round-Up Stadium, Pendleton, OR · Wednesday
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Attendance Scale
The Oregon Encyclopedia reports that as many as 50,000 spectators come to Pendleton for the four-day event in September.
Source: OregonencyclopediaCompetition Format
The main rodeo program includes bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer roping, steer wrestling, team roping, and tie-down roping, with barrel racing, Indian relay racing, wild cow milking, and Indian dancing also listed.
Source: PendletonroundupCompetition Format
The All-Around Cowboy award goes to the competitor who earns the most prize money in more than one event.
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The 2026 Pendleton Round-Up rodeo is scheduled for September 16 through 19 in Pendleton, Oregon.
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Each of the four 2026 rodeo performances is scheduled to begin at 1:15 p.m.
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The Pendleton Round-Up began in September 1910 as a four-day exhibition of horsemanship and cowboy skills.
Source: OregonencyclopediaHistory
The 1910 Round-Up drew tens of thousands of visitors for contests including bucking, trick riding, steer roping, and the Roman race.
Source: OregonhistoryprojectHistory
The Round-Up incorporated as a nonprofit on July 29, 1910, under the legal name Northwestern Frontier Exhibition Association.
Source: PendletonroundupSeating Guidance
The Let'er Buck Zone is uncovered general-admission seating in the arena's east bleachers, while the west, south, and north sections are covered.
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Children age three and older require a ticket; children two and younger may enter free if they sit on a lap.
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Native American participation has been part of the Round-Up since its inception, including the Tipi Village and dancing during rodeo matinees.
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The Westward Ho! Parade is staged on Friday and features horses, regalia, and historical horse-drawn vehicles without motorized entries.
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The arena uses a grass infield and does not display advertising signs or sponsor flags inside the arena.
Source: PendletonroundupVenue Policy
Current grounds rules prohibit personal coolers, outside food or drink, folding chairs, bicycles, weapons, and dogs other than service dogs; carried items are subject to inspection.
Source: PendletonroundupPendleton Round-Up 2026 Rodeo Format
The Pendleton Round-Up is scheduled for four rodeo performances from September 16 through 19, 2026, in Pendleton, Oregon, each beginning at 1:15 PM. [1] The published 2026 program includes bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, roping events, steer wrestling, barrel racing, Indian relay racing, wild cow milking and Indian dancing. [2] Under the competition rules checked August 21, 2026, the All-Around Cowboy award goes to the competitor earning the most prize money in more than one event. [2]
Pendleton Round-Up History
Pendleton Round-Up Traditions and Arena
Native American participation has been part of the Round-Up since its inception, including the Tipi Village and dancing during rodeo matinees. [5] The official 2026 visitor information describes a Friday “Westward Ho” Parade without motorized entries, featuring horses, regalia and historical horse-drawn vehicles. [2] The arena uses a grass infield and does not display advertising signs or sponsor flags inside the arena. [4] The Oregon Encyclopedia reports that as many as 50,000 spectators come to Pendleton for the four-day event. [3]
Pendleton Round-Up Seating and Visitor Guide
Visitor policies checked August 21, 2026 state that the Round-Up grounds do not provide on-site parking and direct visitors to town parking and shuttle services. [6] The same policy snapshot describes the Let'er Buck Zone as uncovered general-admission seating, while the west, south and north sections are covered. [7] Ticket guidance in that snapshot requires a ticket for children age three and older, while children two and younger may enter free when seated on a lap. [7] Its prohibited-items list includes personal coolers, outside food or drink, folding chairs, bicycles, weapons and dogs other than service dogs, and says carried items are subject to inspection. [8]
References
- [1] About Round-Up Week | Pendleton Round-Up
- [2] About Pendleton Round-Up
- [3] Pendleton Round-Up | Oregon Encyclopedia
- [4] History | Pendleton Round-Up
- [5] Native Americans at the Pendleton Round-Up
- [6] Parking | Pendleton Round-Up
- [7] Tickets | Pendleton Round-Up
- [8] Items Not Allowed | Pendleton Round-Up
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